duration (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒʊˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The length of time that something continues or lasts.

Examples

• The duration of the concert was about three hours.

• We were unaware of the duration of the flight delay.

• The project's duration was extended due to unforeseen issues.

How to Use duration

duration of (prepositional phrase)

Specifies the length of time for a particular event or state. — "We need to know the duration of your stay."

for the duration (idiom)

For the entire period of time that something lasts. — "She agreed to help for the duration of her vacation."

Synonyms of duration

Words with a similar meaning to duration:

• length
• period
• term
• span

Antonyms of duration

Words with the opposite meaning to duration:

• briefness
• intermission

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